By Happy Mulolani By the year 2030, Africa alone will require US$30trillion to implement climate change adaptation plans. For this to happen, there is need for the inclusion of all key stakeholders in the fight against climate change in developing countries. With seven years…
By Josiah Mpofu The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and The Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centres (CGIAR) have developed the Zambia Drought Management system (ZADMS) that is aimed at ensuring the resilience of agricultural production and food security in Zambia. Agriculture Permanent Secretary…
By Dorcas Kabuya Climate change is no longer a distant threat. It is affecting every country on every continent. From droughts and floods to erratic weather patterns, these changes are affecting both men and women, but often in different ways. It is crucial to…
By Josiah Mpofu This year is likely to be a nightmare for smallholder farmers in Sinazongwe district of Southern Province following heavy rains that flooded their crop fields in the area. Farmers in the 11 agricultural camps have expressed worry over the situation as…
By Dorcas Kabuya CONSERVATION Agriculture (CA) has emerged as a promising solution for sustainable farming practices in Southern Africa, offering the potential to enhance productivity, soil health, and long-term environmental preservation. However, the widespread adoption of CA among smallholder farmers in the region faces…
By Jeff Kapembwa THOUSANDS of climate change campaigners converged in the Kenyan Capital, Nairobi, on Monday, raising voices over the impact of the crisis globally, as host leader William Ruto calls for financial and technical support to mitigate the impact. President Ruto notes that…
By JOSIAH MPOFU Development and easy access to improved legume seed varieties by farmers in Zambia has helped them to adapt to issues of climate change and prevention of crop diseases. Smallholder farmers in Eastern, Northern and Southern provinces have already started benefitting from the…
By Natasha Mhango Chirundu district is renowned for its high temperatures and low rainfall. But this scenario has been exacerbated by climate change and is bordering on becoming unbearable for both humans and livestock if no interventions are made. The District experienced only one…
By Kakoma Chayinda The National Assembly of Zambia Committee on Agriculture, Land and Natural Resources has commended climate change campaigners for promoting organic farming in Sinazongwe district of Southern Province. The Zambia Climate Change Network, Green Living Movement and Pelum Zambia partnered with Kalubi…
By Jeff Kapembwa Zambia’s livestock potential remains untapped on account of recurring livestock diseases, lack of enhanced husbandry practices, and innovation to double animal production and meet home and export markets, notes Fisheries and Livestock minister, Makozo Chikote. Zambia’s animal production, chiefly cattle for…
